Technology & Innovation
Superior is a leader in multiple aluminum wheel technologies and innovative solutions which add value for many OEMs across the globe.
ALULITE™
Patented mass reduction technology
- Significant mass savings versus traditional cast wheels
- Enhanced styling concepts available
- Potential improved wheel ride and handling characteristics
- Low Aero Drag Designs
DECOTECH™
Patented specialized wheel finishing
- Limitless colors
- Many textures available
- Brushed metal effects
- Fine details
- Current OEM production
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Aero Styling
Environmental conservation
- Increased range for both EV’s and ICE powered vehicles.
Multi-axis Milling
Specialized wheel finishing
- Enhanced styling options
Flow Forming
Lightweighting technology
- Reduced mass
- Increased material strength
Laser Etching
Patent pending specialized wheel finishing
- Extensive color palette
- Multiple accent colors
- Eliminates development/testing of new powder primer colors
- Reduces cycle time compared to etching to substrate
Lightweight Performance Casting (LWPC)
Lightweighting Technology
- Reduced rim mass
- Increased material strength
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Pad Printing
Specialized wheel finishing
- Extensive color pallet
- Approved OEM process and materials
PVD
Patented specialized wheel finishing
- Dark PVD
- Bright machined PVD (Bright or Dark pockets)
- Multiple tinted PVD colors
- Matte finish PVD – multiple gloss levels
- DecoTech™ compatible
- Current OEM production
Undercut Machining
Lightweighting technology
- Significant mass reduction potential
- OEM approved
- Enhanced styling potential
Tinted Clear Coat
Patent pending specialized wheel finishing
- Applies over machined face or 3D surfaces such as polished or PVD finishes
- Liquid and powder materials available
- Multiple colors under development
Satin and Matte Clear Coat
Patent pending specialized wheel finishing
- Applies over machined face or 3D surfaces such as polished or PVD finishes
- Existing liquid mattes are applied as 2- or 3-layer systems
- Powder technology available
- OEM approved systems
Paint Masking
Specialized wheel finishing
- Advanced masking techniques use specialized “drop-in” rigid masks and flexible “tape-on” masking for intricate multi-color concepts.
- Multi-gloss concepts
- Current OEM production
3DPC™
Specialized wheel finishing
- Uses less material and energy vs. conventional systems
- “Green” Technology
- Textured finish capable
- Extensive color choices
- Matte and high-gloss finishes
R4™ & R4ZERO™
Environmental conservation
- “Green” wheel with certified low CO2 materials and processes
